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8876

5 inch gauge GNR Stirling 8 foot single

A 5 inch gauge Stirling 8 foot single, an older engine, it has had much recent work in the ownership of a highly experienced model engineer with many fine locomotives to his credit, including an LB&SCR Terrier and Scamp 0-4-0T which we sold many years ago.

Boiler has had recent test with new certification issued, the engine runs well, notching up in either direction.

Boiler feed is by effective axle and hand pumps - whilst an injector is fitted, looking at the plumbing we'd regard this as purely decorative...

Technical information

Stock code

8876

Gauge

5 inch

Length/inches

32+24

Width/inches

9

Height/inches

15

Wheel material

cast iron

Axlebox type

plain bearing

Cylinder material

gunmetal

Valve type

slide

Valve gear

Stephensons

Reverser type

pole

Lubricator type

mechanical

Boiler type

locomotive

Boiler material

copper

Working pressure

80

Boiler number

401

Safety valve type

spring

Safety valve

1

Fusible plug

no

Whistle

yes

Hand pump

1

Mechanical pump

twin ram axle

Injector

1

Superheater type

flue tube

Superheater

2

Date out

Jun-20

Hydraulic test valid to

17-Nov-23

Steam test valid to

09-Feb-21

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